Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome with unusual presentation : two case reports and review of literature by Suria Abdul Aziz, Hafizah H, Nurasyikin Yusof, Azlin Ithnin, Yousuf R, Azma RZ, Hamidah NH

“…On the other hand, the second patient was complicated with fever, thrombocytopenia, haemolytic anaemia, acute renal failure and neurological deficit which were part and parcel of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). …”
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Combining radiographic, urodynamic and ultrasonographic techniques for the evaluation of urinary bladder structure and function in an animal model by Salah AS, Angela Ng MH, Christopher Ho CK, Ismail S, Ruszymah BHI, Zulkifili MDZ

“…The urinary bladder can be affected by either congenital or acquired disease leading to small, noncompliant, hypertonic urinary bladder with subsequent transfer of high pressure to upper tract leading to renal function deterioration and renal failure. The aim of urinary bladder reconstruction was to restore normal structure and functions of the urinary bladder. …”
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Role of the renal sympathetic nervous system in mediating renal ischaemic injury-induced reductions in renal haemodynamic and excretory functions by Salman, I.M., Ameer, O.Z., Sattar, M.A., Abdullah, N.A., Yam, M.F., Najim, H.S.., Khan, A.H., Johns, E.J.

“…Results: Denervated post-ischaemic acute renal failure (ARF) rats showed higher urine flow rate, absolute and fractional sodium excretions, urinary sodium to urinary potassium, glomerular filtration rate and basal renal blood flow but lower basal renal vascular resistance (all p < 0.05 vs innervated ARF rats). …”

Diagnostic Challenges inInfections related to Spinal Cord Injury by Murtaza Mustafa, Muhammad Iftikhar, Firdaus Hayati, Mohanmad Illzam Elahee

“…SCI Patients may suffer from stress, malnutrition, renal failure; receive medications that impair immune responses. …”
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Role of topical mupirocin ointment as a prophylaxis in catheter related infection in haemodialysis patients by Daud, Kamaliah Mohd, Salleh, Mohd Zaki, Amar, Azeril Haris Yafee

“…Central venous catheterization (CVC) is a common technique to establish rapid and temporary access for the delivery of haemodialysis in patients with renal failure. However its usage also carry tremendous problems such as infection, sepsis and even death. …”
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The efficacy of dexmedetomidine 100mcg as an adjuvant to 0.25% ropivacaive versus 0.5% plain ropivacaine for supraclavicular brachial plexus block in arteriovenuos fistula surgery by Mutthusamy, Prakash Seelan

“…Background Brachial plexus block is the preferred method of anaesthesia for Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation in End-Stage Renal Failure (ESRF) patients. Dexmedetomidine is an adjuvant used to improve the outcome of the block. …”
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Factors predictive of the need for renal replacement therapy in critically ill patients with rhabdomyolysis and their outcome by Wei, Tan Chee

“…Consecutive adult patients admitted to the ICU who fulfilled the criteria of rhabdomyolysis at any point during their ICU stay were recruited. Obvious cases of renal failure and pre-existing use of RRT were excluded. …”
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Governance for disaster risk reduction: development of standard operating procedure during flood disaster in hemodialysis patients by Adnan, Azreen Syazril

“…The recent flood had affected many healthcare facilities, including the hemodialysis centers. End Stage Renal Failure (ESRF) patients are hemodialysis dependent depriving them from treatment may lead to increased morbidity and mortality. …”
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Provider cost and patient’s willingness to pay for hemodialysis treatment in Hemodialysis Unit, Hospital USM by Radzi, Ummi Nabila

“…The increase number of end stage renal failure (ESRD) patients requires for hemodialysis currently, variations in quality of care and escalation of healthcare cost become a burden on patients, families and the healthcare system. …”
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اضطرابات الشحوم عند مرضى الداء الكلوي النهائي الخاضعين للتحال الدموي by حسين سعيد, عنان لايقة, رونا ضاهر

“…No significant relation was found between lipids serum levels and any of the following factors : age , smoking ,  alcoholism , the cause of chronic renal failure , the period of dialysis , the used heparin dose , diabetes mellitus , or  insulin  use . …”
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Association of folic acid dosage with circulating unmetabolized folic acid in Chinese adults with H-type hypertension: a multicenter, double-blind, randomized controlled trial by Ping Chen, Linlin Tang, Yun Song, Binyan Wang, Xianhui Qin, Nan Zhang, Yaping Wei, Xiping Xu, Ziyi Zhou, Qiangqiang He, Lishun Liu, Sultan Mehmood Siddiqi, Xiao Huang, Xiaoshu Cheng, Genfu Tang, Yong Duan, Houqing Zhou, Jie Jiang, Sha Li

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اضطرابات الشحوم عند مرضى الداء الكلوي النهائي الخاضعين للتحال الدموي by حسين سعيد, عنان لايقة, رونا ضاهر

“…No significant relation was found between lipids serum levels and any of the following factors : age , smoking ,  alcoholism , the cause of chronic renal failure , the period of dialysis , the used heparin dose , diabetes mellitus , or  insulin  use . …”
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Detection of kidney complications relevant concentrations of ammonia gas using plasmonic biosensors : A review by Usman, Fahad, Kamarul Hawari, Ghazali, Razali, Muda, Dennis, John Ojur, Ibnaouf, Khalid Hassan, Aldaghri, Osamah A., Alsadig, Ahmed, Nasrul Hadi, Johari, Rajan, Jose

“…The detection of ammonia for renal failure requires a biosensor with a detection limit of 1000 ppb (1 ppm). …”
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Emergency Treatment of Ruptured Abdominal Aneurysm by Edmond Nuellari, Maxim Llambro

“…Selection criteria were a history of abdominal aortic rupture, conservative/operative treatment for the disease, and absence of other complications (acute renal failure, liver infarction) that could affect the results of the study. …”
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Comparison of Creatinine and Cystatin C to Estimate Renal Function in Geriatric and Frail Patients by Erik Dahlén, Linda Björkhem-Bergman

“…Other outcome measures were consistency expressed in Lin’s concordance correlation coefficient and the proportion of consistent staging of renal failure. Subgroup analyses were performed with regard to frailty (according to Clinical Frailty Scale) and age. eGFR_cys estimated lower GFR than eGFR_crea across the entire study population as well as in all subgroups (<i>p</i> < 0.05). …”
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Hemodynamics in renal transplant in children with various morphological changes in the long-term post-transplant period by Denis B. Ektov, Mikhail I. Pykov, Alexey L. Valov, Maria S. Molchanova, Berta L. Kushnir, Aliya V. Martynenkova

“…The study includes an analysis of the medical history of 98 children with end-stage chronic renal failure who underwent 98 allogeneic kidney transplants from a posthumous donor. …”
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Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria: Current Management, Unmet Needs, and Recommendations by Oliver M, Patriquin CJ

“…Classical features of PNH include intravascular hemolytic anemia, increased thrombotic risk, and manifestations related to end-organ damage (eg fatigue, chest pain, dyspnea, renal failure, and pulmonary hypertension). With supportive care alone, mortality rate of patients with PNH is approximately 35%. …”
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Defining Patient Profiles After the 2023 Kahramanmaraş, Turkey Earthquake by Tuba Tülay Koca

“…Additionally, thrombosis, infection, renal failure, and multiple organ failures may also occur. …”
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Imported Malaria Caused by Plasmodium falciparum: Assessment of Six Cases by Duru MISTANOĞLU ÖZATAĞ, Pınar KORKMAZ, Aynur GÜLCAN

“…One patient was followed up in the intensive care unit due to altered mental status and acute renal failure. Four patients were treated with artemether-lumefantrine, one patient was treated with artemether-lumefantrine + doxycycline, and one patient was treated with artemether-lumefantrine + clindamycin. …”
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Early initiation of continuous renal replacement therapy for metformin-associated lactic acidosis by Ljubičić Bojana, Knežević Violeta, Azaševac Tijana, Lazarević Ana, Radanović Bojana

“…Rapid diagnosis of metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MALA) and initiation of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in diabetic patient successfully corrects a severe metabolic disorder of a patient with acute renal failure. Case outline. A 58-year-old male patient with a medical history of type 2 diabetes and alcohol abuse was admitted to the Emergency Department because of vomiting, diarrhea, and altered mental status. …”
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